Refugee Youth Project- Volunteer positions available

Refugee Youth Project (RYP) is looking for volunteers on either Monday or Wednesday afternoons. It is an after-school program that seeks to better the lives of Baltimore’s youngest refugees by supporting their academic needs and allowing their integration simple and meaningful. More information is found on our website: http://www.refugeeyouthproject.org/

 

It is part of the 096 Community Service & Learning Practicum in the Shriver Center. It is a separate zero-credit class that is graded Pass/Fail. Required Availability is Mondays 3:30-6:00 pm or Wednesdays 3:30-6:00 pm. Transportation is provided. 

 

A mandatory orientation is Monday, February 13th. This link will direct you to the application: http://www.refugeeyouthproject.org/get-involved/volunteer/volunteer-form/. Please fill it out and submit ASAP. 

 

If you are interested or have any questions contact the Shriver Center or student coordinators Joy Kish (joykish1@umbc.edu) and Breana Echols (bechols1@umbc.edu)

Posted: February 8, 2017, 1:09 PM